RENTED MAY 26, 2026

526 Orchard Ln Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $1,376,000 - $1,697,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,076 Sq Ft
$511/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 14, 2021

Last sale price $1,250,000 $406 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,218 / mo

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Greeley Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of May 2026

Discover an incredible rental opportunity in the highly sought-after East Winnetka! This beautiful home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and generous living spaces on a wide 65-foot lot. The interior showcases hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and a modern updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stunning Calcutta white marble countertops. The kitchen seamlessly connects to a sunlit family room with a charming bay window. The bright dining room is illuminated by Marvin floor-to-ceiling windows. Spacious and luminous, the living room with an elegant fireplace stretches across the width of the house and overlooks a private fenced backyard with a blue stone patio. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a large primary suite with Kallista fixtures and a walk-in closet. The finished basement offers a recreation room, laundry area, and ample storage. Step outside to enjoy a lovely patio for entertaining and a lush backyard perfect for relaxing. The rare attached two-car garage adds convenience. Numerous upgrades and improvements include the kitchen, bathrooms, wide-plank white oak floors, appliances, and roof. The freshly renovated basement adds extra appeal. Located just steps from top schools, the train station, parks, the town center, and the beach, this solid brick home on one of East Winnetka's best blocks is truly pristine and move-in ready!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Marlene Rubenstein

Baird & Warner License #471011890 Listed on: 01/02/2026

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Dena Fox

Baird & Warner License #475147368

Last Renter's Agent

Paige Dooley

Compass License #475131775

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 65x112
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,076 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Greeley Elementary School
  • Carleton W Washburne Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $9,500
  • Property Available on 1/1/26

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2026-01-01
  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 9500
  • Security Deposit: $9500
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 50

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: No
  • LivingArea: 3076
  • Other Equipment: Security System
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK
  • Rent Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Greeley Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Carleton W Washburne School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65X112

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2021
Closed on
Sep 29, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Mangel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Mangel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold Price
$8,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,572,370

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,564,370
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$499,927
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,072,443

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$860,680
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,250,000 Chicago Title
$1,076,000 Pntn
$836,000 --
$633,000 Cti
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $548,250
Previous Owner $860,680
Previous Owner $456,000
Previous Owner $625,000
Closed $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/26/2026 05/26/26 Rented $9,300 -2.1% --
03/23/2026 03/23/26 Under Contract -- -- --
01/02/2026 01/02/26 For Rent $9,500 +1.1% --
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Rented $9,400 +2.2% --
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Rent $9,200 +2.2% --
08/28/2023 08/28/23 Rented $9,000 0.0% --
07/17/2023 07/17/23 For Rent $9,000 0.0% --
10/14/2021 10/14/21 Sold $1,250,000 0.0% $406 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2021 10/14/21 Rented -- -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 For Rent $8,000 0.0% --
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 For Sale $1,100,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
01/23/2019 01/23/19 Rented $5,100 0.0% --
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Rent $5,100 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $21,302 $138,000 $19,656 $118,344
2024 $21,302 $91,884 $24,024 $67,860
2023 $20,054 $91,884 $24,024 $67,860
2022 $20,054 $91,884 $24,024 $67,860
2021 $21,711 $86,986 $16,380 $70,606
2020 $21,423 $86,986 $16,380 $70,606
2019 $21,249 $94,550 $16,380 $78,170
2018 $22,262 $96,248 $14,196 $82,052
2017 $21,589 $96,248 $14,196 $82,052
2016 $21,297 $98,693 $14,196 $84,497
2015 $18,748 $78,823 $11,830 $66,993
2014 $18,358 $78,823 $11,830 $66,993
2013 $17,497 $78,823 $11,830 $66,993
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12539213

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-21-308-002-0000

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